Top 5 Gaming Stories this Week, According to Everyone Important (Me)

Here's what actually happened in gaming this week, minus the polished version.

Top 5 Stories for the beginning of May 2026:

1. FanDuel replaces Amy Howe as CEO - What does this mean?

2. What happened with Prediction Markets - still messy but printing $$?

3. UFC betting under the microscope (again)

4. Don't F*** with Canada: a reminder that regulation is not a suggestion

5. Wynn Al Marjan announces moderate delays. (Which in development terms means "everything is fine" said through slightly clenched teeth)

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